SOC analyst Security Clearance

Position: SOC analyst with Security Clearance
"We are seeking Junior-Level Incident Response Analysts and Watchfloor Analysts to support our cybersecurity operations. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents in real-time, ensuring the protection of critical systems. Key Responsibilites:

• Advanced Threat Monitoring and Analysis:
Lead threat monitoring activities to detect and analyze complex security incidents using SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other advanced security platforms.

• Incident Response and Coordination:
Direct and manage incident response actions, from identification through containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Threat Intelligence Application:
Leverage threat intelligence sources to inform proactive threat hunting and incident analysis, maintaining awareness of evolving threat landscapes.

• Documentation and Process Improvement:
Ensure thorough documentation of incidents and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and response protocols.

• Watchfloor Operations Leadership:
Oversee shift-based SOC operations, ensuring 24/7 coverage and adherence to established incident response procedures.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with SOC leadership, incident response teams, and threat intelligence analysts to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

- Extensive experience with cybersecurity tools, including SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms;

- Deep understanding of network protocols, attack vectors, and defense methodologies;

- Advanced analytical skills for threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigation.

Certifications:

- Highly preferred certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Experience Level:

- 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or watch floor management;

- Demonstrated experience in shift-based or watch floor roles and in leading response efforts for complex security incidents.
Leadership

Skills:

- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience in training and developing junior analysts;

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, able to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical teams.

Work Schedule:

This position requires shift-based work as part of a 24/7 SOC team rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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